16 Jesus asked them, "What are you arguing about?"
17 Someone from the crowd responded, "Teacher, I brought my son to you, since he has a spirit that doesn’t allow him to speak.
18 Wherever it overpowers him, it throws him into a fit. He foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and stiffens up. So I spoke to your disciples to see if they could throw it out, but they couldn’t."
19 Jesus answered them, "You faithless generation, how long will I be with you? How long will I put up with you? Bring him to me."
20 They brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a fit. He fell on the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.
21 Jesus asked his father, "How long has this been going on?" He said, "Since he was a child.
22 It has often thrown him into a fire or into water trying to kill him. If you can do anything, help us! Show us compassion!"